Logos Hope captain says visit to the island is special as bookship docks in Douglas

The world's largest floating bookshop is open daily at Victoria Pier until 22 November, with free entry and crew from more than 60 countries.

Douglas · DoolishFri 13 Nov, 10:131 min read

By Manx Wire Newsroom

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The captain of Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating bookshop, has said it is “special” to visit the island, according to Manx Radio.

Manx Radio reported on 13 November that the ship had arrived in Douglas Harbour earlier that week and would remain until 22 November. The broadcaster said visitors do not pay to go aboard and that the books on sale are reasonably priced. It said Logos Hope is a project of GBA Ships, a German organisation, and that ships of its kind set out to build links with people and cultures in the places they visit.

Isle of Man Today reported that the ship is berthed at Victoria Pier and opens to the public every day from 10:00 to 22:00. It said the 350 volunteers on board come from more than 60 nationalities, and that the vessel is operated by an international Christian missionary movement.

Ruchir Rana, a crew member from Gujarat in India who works on the team that prepares for the ship’s arrival in each port, told the paper the crew hoped to learn from islanders as much as they offered them. “We are not bringing it to you; we are sharing,” he said. “We also want to know your culture.”

According to Manx Radio, some islanders have already visited the ship.

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